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Patent GB-1045927-A (GB)
Title: 1-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-2-pyrrolidinobutane and acid addition salts thereof
IPC: C07D295/03
Filed: 1964-07-01
Abstract: The invention comprises the pyrrolidinobutane of the formula <FORM:1045927/C2/1> and acid addition salts thereof, and the preparation thereof by one of the following methods:-(a) reaction of a  - pyrrolidino - n-butyronitrile with a 2,4-dimethyl-benzyl magnesium halide in an organic solvent, for example an ether solvent such as diethyl ether or tetrahydrofuran, followed by decomposition of the complex initially formed to yield the desired base or salt, or (b) reaction of a -pyrrolidino-b -(2,4 - dimethylphenyl) - propionitrile with an ethyl magnesium halide in an organic solvent such as an ether solvent, for example diethyl ether or tetrahydrofuran, followed by decomposition of the magnesium complex initially formed to yield the desired base or salt, or (c) addition of pyrrolidine to 1-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-butene-(1) in the presence of a basic catalyst, preferably an alkali metal such as sodium or lithium, or (d) reductive amination of 1-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-butanone-(2) with pyrrolidine, or (e) reaction of 1-(2,4-dimethylphenyl) 2-amino-butane with a 1,4-dihalogenobutane, e.g. dibromobutane, preferably in the presence of an acid-binding agent, such as an alkali metal acetate or carbonate, e.g. sodium acetate or sodium carbonate, or (f) reaction of a 1 - (2,4 - dimethylphenyl) - 2 - halogeno - butane, e.g. the 2-chloro compound, with pyrrolidine at elevated temperatures, preferably at a temperature above 100 DEG  C., and preferably in a closed vessel.  1 - (2,4 - Dimethylphenyl) - 2 - chlorobutane is prepared from 1 - (2,4 - dimethylphenyl) - 2-hydroxybutane by heating with thionyl chloride. 1 - (2,4 - Dimethylphenyl) - butane - (2) is prepared by acidation of the corresponding alcohol.  1 - (2,4 - Dimethylphenyl) - 2 - aminobutane is prepared from the above ketone.  Pharmaceutical compositions in conventional forms for oral or parental administration comprise the compound of the formula above or a salt thereof and an inert diluent or excipient. The said compositions have anorexigenic action and a pronounced activity in increasing the peripheral blood flow.
Patent GB-168261-A (GB)
Title: Refractory articles and method of making same
IPC: C22B19/06
Filed: 1920-09-25
Abstract: 168,261. Carborundum Co., Ltd., (Lin. barger, S. C.). Sept. 25, 1920. Compound bricks.-Firebricks and other refractory articles having a body portion 4 consisting substantially of fireclay are provided with a facing portion 2 containing more than 50 per cent of silicon carbide, and one or more intermediate layers 3 containing silicon carbide in proportions decreasing from the facing layer inwards. In making the articles, the different compositions are successively introduced into the mould, the surface of each layer being roughened before the addition of the next layer.
Patent GB-970584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to swash plate type machines
Inventor: FIRTH DONALD
IPC: F01B3/10
Filed: 1961-07-28
Abstract: 970,584. Swash plate mechanism. TOWLER BROS. (PATENTS) Ltd. July 24, 1962 [July 28, 1961], No. 27377/61. Heading F2K. [Also in Divisions F1 and G3] A swash plate for a pump or motor has an arcuate rear face slidably mounted in a complementary arcuate-faced bearing member. The swash plate face may be convex or concave. In the embodiment shown, the swash plate, Fig. 1, has a convex face with part-conical portions 3, 4 and part-cylindrical portions 6, the bearing member, Fig. 2, having complementary surfaces. The bearing surfaces may be relieved and lubrication may be provided by a dry lubricant, e.g. P.T.F.E. or molybdenum dissulphide, or by working hydraulic fluid supplied to pockets in the bearing surfaces continuously or prior to tilting. Tilting is effected by hydraulic pressure controlled by a valve 35, Fig. 4, and acting on pistons 25, 26. Valve 35 is moved by a lever 33 to connect one piston to pressure and the other to exhaust. Piston 26 acts to return valve 35 to its closed position during each tilting movement so that the swash plate is " locked " in each setting. The degree and direction of displacement of valve 35 determine the angle and direction of tilt of the swash plate.
Patent GB-723500-A (GB)
Title: Drive fastener and method of making same
IPC: F16B19/10
Filed: 1952-11-03
Abstract: 723,500. Wall &c., plugs. WINGFOOT CORPORATION. Nov. 3, 1952 [June 7, 1952], No. 27590/52. Class 89 (1). [Also in Groups XXII and XXXIV] A plug for making connections to surfaces having unthreaded holes, particularly metal surfaces, comprises a headed pin 3 surrounded by a split sleeve 6 chamfered at 9 to facilitate driving into the hole. The bore of the sleeve and the width of the slot are such that when driven into place by the head 4 the sleeve is a tight fit in the hole and on the pin but the slot is not quite closed. The end of the pin 7 is riveted over at 20 sufficiently to prevent separation of the parts when free.
Patent GB-1352191-A (GB)
Title: Stable concentrated basic azo dyestuff solutions
IPC: C09B67/34
Filed: 1971-06-11
Abstract: 1352191 Basic dye solutions FARBWERKE HOECHST AG 11 June 1971 [13 June 1970] 27604/71 Heading D1B Concentrated basic azo dye solutions comprise a) one or more dyestuffs of formula: in which D represents a radical of a diazo component of formula:  in which each R which may be the same or different represents a C 1-4  alkyl group which may be substituted, A is an imidazolium, triazolium, thiazolium or pyrazolium radical which may be substituted C is a cycloammonium radical which may be substituted and the benzene nuclei a may contain further non- 'ionic substituents, K is a radical of a coupling component and X- is an anion; b) one or more C 1-4  aliphatic carboxylic acids, c) water and optionally d) one or more polyvalent alcohols and/or one or more ethers thereof, the total amount of dyestuff being at least 15% by weight referred to the: weight of the solution. Acids specified are formic, acetic, propionic, maleic, acrylic and lactic acid, the solutions being prepared by dissolving dye powder or press-cake in a mixture comprising water, the acid and optionally the alcohols or ethers. Reference has been directed by the comptroller to Specification1214394.
Patent GB-281072-A (GB)
Title: Means to facilitate handling sorted clothes
IPC: D06F95/00
Filed: 1926-11-04
Abstract: 281,072. Lord, F. M., and Whitaker, Ltd., R. G. Nov. 4, 1926. Sorting on picking or sorting tables and the like. - Means for facilitating the collection of sorted clothes in laundries comprises a number of buckets E pivoted to spiders or end frames C rotatably mounted on a shaft B. The frame is normally held stationary by a brake L which may be released by a pedal P. Several of such units may be assembled on a common shaft.
Patent GB-1185273-A (GB)
Title: Derivatives of Phthalimidines
Inventor: GRAUDUMS IVARS
IPC: C07D403/04
Filed: 1968-06-11
Abstract: 1,185,273. Isoindoline derivatives. CHEMIE GRUNENTHAL G.m.b.H. 11 June, 1968 [1 July, 1967], No. 27734/68. Heading C2C. Novel compounds I wherein R 1  signifies a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted C 1-6  alkyl, C 1-6  alkenyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl radical (if R 1  is an alkyl radical substituted by an amino group the nitrogen atom may be part of a 5 or 6 membered heterocyclio radical; thus R 1  includes, for example, pyrrolidinomethyl, piperidinomethyl and morpholinomethyl radicals) and m and n each represents 0, 1 or 2, the sum of m and n being 1 or 2, are obtained: (a) by reacting a corresponding isoindolinone-dicarboxylic acid (derived from the corresponding phthalimido compound by reducing one of the carbonyl groups to a -CH 2 - group) or a functional derivative thereof with an amine of the general formula, R 1 NH 2 , or with a compound able to form such an amine under the reaction conditions, e.g., salts thereof or ureas, thioureas or carbonic acid amides of such amines; (b) by reacting a compound I in which R 1  is a hydrogen atom with a compound of the general formula R 2 R 3 NH, or a salt thereof, in the presence of formaldehyde (R 2  and R 3 , which may be the same or different each signify H, alkyl, aryl or aralkyl, which may be substituted, or together with the adjacent nitrogen atom signify a 5 or 6 membered heterocyclic radical optionally containing a further hetero atom) or with a compound of the general formula R 2 R 3 N-CH 2 .X, wherein X signifies halogen, hydroxy or esterified hydroxy; or (c) by reacting a compound related to the compound I such that in place of R 1  there is a -CH 2 .X group {X as defined in (b) above} with a compound of the general formula R 2 R 3 NH (or salt thereof). 1 - Methylol - 4 - phthalimidino - piperidin - 2,6 - dione is prepared by the interaction of 4 - phthalimidino - piperidin - 2,6 - dione and formaldehyde. α- and #-Phthalimidino-glutaric acid anhydrides are obtained by reacting the free acids with acetic anhydride in the presence of thionyl chloride; phthalimidino-succinic acid anhydride is similarly obtained. α- and #-Phthalimidino glutaric acid monoamides are derived from the corresponding anhydrides by treatment with ammonia and α- and #-phthalimidino-glutaric acid-N-ethylamides from the anhydrides utilizing ethylamine. Pharmaceutical preparations possessing immunosuppressive and neuro-endocrine properties and showing a sedative effect contain as active ingredient compounds I.
Patent GB-495071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to paper or like containers
IPC: B65D3/02
Filed: 1937-05-01
Abstract: 495,071. Shaping paper containers. JAGENBERG, G. MEYER-, and PLOTZE, A. C. May 1, 1937, No. 27780/38. Divided out of 494,838, [Group III]. [Class 100 (ii)] [Also in Group XVII] Tubular paper or like bodies of containers for oil &c. are provided with conical neck portions by the following means. The open-ended tubular bodies, which may consist of several layers, are disposed over a mandrel 2,Fig. 14, formed with outwardly facing creasing rulers 3 and surrounded by radially movable spring-controlled inwardly facing creasing rulers 4 arranged staggered with respect to the rulers 3. On the rod 8 carrying the tapered guide sleeve 7 being moved downwardly both sets of rulers operate to form the sets of folding lines a, i, Fig. 4. A modified form of creasing device having both sets of rulers fixed is described for used with bodies of stout material. The material between the folding lines is next expanded into pleats which are of rightangled form at the mouth but the sides of which taper gradually into the lower cylindrical part of the body. The pleats are formed by spring-controlled folding rulers 17, Fig. 18, provided on a sleeve 16 and co-operating with recesses in a tool 14 carried by the mandrel 13. The pleated neck is next compressed between sets of two-part dies (not shown) until the pleats are pressed quite flat at the mouth, Fig. 9, and the body is placed on a stepped plunger 61, Fig. 26, which co-operates with a die 60 comprising parts 64, 65 separated by a ring 66 formed in sectors, a groove 67 being provided in the part 65. As the body is pressed forward by the plunger the material is forced into the groove, forming the collar w, and the upper edge is cut clean by co-operation of the plunger part 63 with a cutting device 68. Specification 494,838 is referred to.
Patent GB-859026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in spooling means for photographic film and the like
Inventor: CHAPMAN NORMAN FREDERICK
IPC: G03B21/43
Filed: 1958-08-29
Abstract: 859,026. Spooling magnetic tapes. BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION. Aug. 25, 1959 [Aug. 29, 1958], No. 27878/58. Class 40 (2). [Also in Group XX] The take-off and take-up spool spindles in a magnetic tape magazine are mounted on a support which, on rotation of the spindles during running, is automatically moved to bring the take-up spindle farther from, and the take-off spindle closer to, the magazine wall. As shown in the Figure, rotation of the take-off spindle 12 is transmitted through worm-gears 14, 15 to a shaft having a lead-screw portion 16 engaging a drive-nut arrangement 17 fixed to the magazine casing whereby the plate 10 is drawn along its guideways, the spindle 12 moving towards, and the spindle 13 (19) away from, the magazine casing 34, 35. The space within the casing is thus used with maximum efficiency. The take-up spindle has a pulley 19 for taking the drive via the belt 20 from the tape-drive mechanism at 21. The drive-nut 17 comprises two half-nuts 24, 25 held in engagement with the lead-screw 16 by the springs 27 and 28. Free movement of the lead-screw shaft is facilitated by pressing the button 29 which, via the lever 23, releases the pressure of the half-nuts on screw 16.
Patent GB-998702-A (GB)
Title: Urea compounds and their herbicidal use
IPC: C07C311/54
Filed: 1963-07-15
Abstract: Vegetation is destroyed or its growth inhibited by applying to the foliage thereof or to the surface of soil or by incorporating into the soil as a post-emergence or pre-emergence treatment a compound of the formula <FORM:0998702/A5-A6/1> wherein X is oxygen or sulphur. The active ingredient may be used in the form of suspensions, dispersions, solutions, emulsions, powders and granules.  Such compositions may contain non-soap or soap anionic surface-active agents and cationic or non-ionic surface-active agents.
Patent GB-950645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus for printing a succession of bodies
Inventor: BLACK CLARENCE DAVID
IPC: B41F15/08
Filed: 1961-08-01
Abstract: 950,645. Stencilling apparatus. CONSOLIDATED THERMOPLASTICS CO. Aug. 1, 1961, No. 27954/61. Heading B6C. Apparatus for use in successively printing two surface portions of each of a succession of bodies comprises two rotatable magazines each having a cavity adapted to receive and hold a body to be printed, the cavity being open at the periphery of the magazine to expose one portion of the body surface for printing and being open at one end face, at least, of the magazine for charging and/or discharging a body, the cavities being offset from the axes of rotation of the magazines and the axes being offset from one another, one magazine being rotatable to move its cavity between a charging position and a transfer position and the other being rotatable to move its cavity between the transfer position and a discharge position, the two cavities being arranged, when in the transfer position, for transfer of a body from the cavity of a first magazine through the openings in the end faces into the cavity of the other magazine with different portions of the body surface being exposed through the peripheral openings in the magazines, means for rotating the magazines as aforesaid, means for charging a body into the cavity of the first magazine when at the charging position, means for effecting transfer of the body as aforesaid, means for discharging the body from the second magazine when the cavity thereof is at the discharge position and means for printing the different portions of the body surface exposed through the peripheral openings in the two magazines. A container 93 is located in a slot 73 in a guide 72 and is forced into a cavity 49 in a magazine 48 by a plunger 66a on actuation of an hydraulic cylinder 66. The magazine is then rotated through 180 degrees by a shaft 43 and the outwardly facing side of the container is printed by means of a stationary squeegee 42 which forces ink through a screen 33 as it moves to the right under the action of a piston and cylinder unit 29, 28. Actuation of a cylinder 67 then causes a piston rod 67a to force the container 93 from the magazine 48, along a guide 62 and into a cavity 49<SP>1</SP> in a second magazine 56 with its printed surface innermost but out of contact with said cavity. The magazine 56 is then rotated through 180 degrees and the opposite side of the container is printed by means of a stationary squeegee 41 and a screen 32 which is moved to the right by the unit 29, 28. A cylinder 68 is next actuated and its piston rod 68<SP>1</SP> forces the printed container from the magazine 56, along a guide 63, and on to a rod 83 supported by an endless chain. The magazines are rotated simultaneously, and the screens are reciprocated simultaneously, as are the pistons of units which move the containers.
Patent GB-1348047-A (GB)
Title: Sound generator
IPC: D06B13/00
Filed: 1971-06-15
Abstract: 1348047 Whistles DOMINION ENG WORKS Ltd 15 June 1971 [29 July 1970] 28012/71 Heading G5J A whistle comprises an inlet bore 18, three inclined bores 16, an annular nozzle 23 and a cup shaped resonator 25 held by a stem 14 which passes through the nozzle. The tube 20 is secured at 21 by swaging or alternatively, by welding, brazing or by adhesives &c. such as epoxy resin, or by using a shrinkage fit. The inclined bores 16 cause the gas to swirl to reduce the erosive effects of particles in the gas, and the resonator may be conical. The K factor, the ratio of resonator diameter to nozzle diameter lies in the range 1À5 to 2À0 preferably. Screw threads 12 or a bayonet fitting may be used to secure the whistle to a gas supply manifold.
Patent GB-444497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to cigarette ash trays
IPC: A24F19/00
Filed: 1934-10-01
Abstract: 444,497. Smokers' ash - trays. WILLIAMS, L. WYNN., Haughton Bridge Works, Darlington. Oct. 1, 1934, No. 28058. [Class 130] In an ash-tray having ash receptacles 4, 5 on either side of an upstanding member 7 for supporting cigarettes, cigars, &c., the member 7 is formed with grooves 16, 17 on its upper extremity and lower grooves 8-11 on either side, so that cigarettes &c. can be supported in an inclined position with both ends out of contact with solid surfaces. The grooves may be formed with inclined side walls and with roughened or frosted surfaces.
Patent GB-339018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to indicator means for use in connection with the controlling of reciprocating engines
IPC: G01P3/08
Filed: 1929-09-17
Abstract: 339,018. Day, C. Sept. 17, 1929. Differential speed - indicators.-To facilitate the operation of paralleling two alternating current dynamos driven by two reciprocating engines, the relative position of the cranks of the engines or firing periods are indicated by means connected to the carrier element of a bevel differential gear driven from the cam shafts of the engines. The cam shafts 1, 2 drive through bevel gear 4, 11 shafts 12 coupled by universal joints 16, 17 to the shafts 14, 15 of a bevel differential gear in which a carrier stud 25 carries a bevel wheel 23 in gear with bevel wheels 22 secured to the shafts. Each bevel wheel 4 is provided with a series of key slots, with one of which is adapted to engage a key 10 fast to a sleeve 7 which may be slid in and out to couple the wheel to the shaft or not. The in ' and out ' positions are defined by a spring-pressed ball 8 engaging notches 9. The stud 25 supports an indicator disc 27 by means of stays 28, an arrow on the disc being visible through a transparent disc 30 closing the differential casing. When the arm is stationary the shafts are moving at the same speed, and when one engine is running faster than the other, the arrow revolves in one direction or other according to which shaft is moving the faster. Thus the arrow indicates whether the relative speeds are correct or not.
Patent GB-603561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric connecting devices such, for example, as ceiling roses and the like
IPC: H02G3/20
Filed: 1945-10-25
Abstract: 603,561. Two-part couplings ; ceiling roses. GASKIN, H. A. Oct. 25, 1945, No. 28146. [Class 38 (i)] A connector comprises a base A adapted to be mounted on a ceiling A<2> or the like and having one or more sockets B secured in holes on an externallythreaded boss A<3> thereon by retaining rings B<1> screwing on the socket ends. Set-screws B<3> for securing the leads c in the sockets are accessible through segmental recesses in the base, these recesses being covered by a threaded ring B<4>. A plug for engaging the sockets comprises a body D carrying plugs D<3>, set-screws D <5> for securing leads c<1> thereto being accessible as in the socket. A cover F is screwed on to the body and the plug is held in engagement with the socket by a cap F which screws on to the boss A<3>. The cover F has a conical recess G<1> or boss co-operating with a conical boss G or recess on the plug body D between which the leads c<1> are gripped. The conical boss may have one or more shallow grooves C<2> in which the leads are located as described in Specification 282,144, [Class 38 (i)]. Specification 583,780 also is referred to.
Patent GB-630015-A (GB)
Title: Perforating machine
IPC: B26F1/00
Filed: 1946-09-20
Abstract: 630,015. Punching-machines. ROTHENBORG, A. Sept. 20, 1946, No. 28239. Convention ,date, Sept. 30, 1942. [Class 31 (ii)] In a perforating machine having a vertically reciprocating punch and mechanism for feeding the material in any horizontal direction, the feeder is arranged below the work-table to co-operate with a spring-loaded press foot and is carried at the top of a vertical rod having an offset inclined portion guided in an inclined aperture in a rotatable member so that on vertical reciprocation of such member synchronously with the punch, the feeder is reciprocated horizontally to feed the material, means being provided to rotate the vertical rod with its inclined portion, whereby the direction of feed may be varied. A pointer may be provided rotatable concentrically with the punch to indicate the direction of feed and the press foot may comprise a glass plate with a central hole for the punch, whereby the work may be watched during punching. The machine comprises a vertically reciprocating punch 4 and a die plate 6, and a press plate comprising a glass disc 12 held in a supporting ring 11 carried by a yoke 14 on a spring-loaded arm 9, the glass disc having a central hole to receive the punch. The feeder comprises a rubber ring 24 supported on a rotatable disc 19 pivoted at 18a to the vertical support 16 which is connected by ball-pin joints 38, 39 to the shaft 36 so that it must rotate with the shaft 36, but may move axially or angularly thereto. The vertical support 16 has an inclined portion 17 engaged by guide member 31 which has a similarly inclined aperture and is rotatably mounted on arm 32 which is oscillated about the shaft 34 synchronously with the punch. On the downward stroke of arm 32 the inclined member 17 and hence the feeder rubber ring 24 are displaced to the left, the arm 27 is then oscillated downwardly to withdraw the feeder from contact with the material preparatory to the next cycle. By rotating the guide 31 and inclined portion 17 of rod 16 the direction of feed may be varied. Such rotation is effected by hand wheel 51, connected by gears, belt or chain to gear 46 fast with shaft 36, rotation of which is imparted to rod 37 and hence rod 16 and guide member 31. The direction of feed may be indicated by pointer 52 attached to bevel gear 53 so as to rotate concentrically with punch 4, the gear 53 being moved through gear 54, flexible shaft 55 and bevels 56, 58 synchronously with hand wheel 51. A control 35 may be provided to vary the stroke of the arm 32 and hence the rate of feed, in known manner.